SCOTTSDALE - The teachers and staff of Scottsdale's Anasazi Elementary School need look no further than their namesakes to derive the inspiration... (read more) Story: Inspired by its Namesake, Anasazi Elementary School Builds Close-Knit Community, Earns A+ Grade from AEF PHOENIX - The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) and Helios Education Foundation recently awarded $900,000 to two nonprofit organizations in order... (read more) Story: Arizona Community Foundation and Helios Education Foundation Award $900,000 to Beat the Odds Institute & Stand for Children DEER VALLEY - A new Senior Institute program at Barry Goldwater High School is requiring seniors to work harder than expected for their high school diploma... (read more) Story: New Deer Valley program requires seniors to complete research project MESA - Mesa High School football players recently cleaned up a city cemetery while learning about their school history... (read more) Story: Mesa High football team cleans up cemetery   Ask your friends and colleagues to log onto www.azschoolsmakeadifference.org and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter. They will be one of the first to hear about good things happening in public education around the state.   We are looking for impressive stories about how Arizona's teachers, students and schools are making a difference every day. Log onto www.azschoolsmakeadifference.org and submit your stories.